CNN 10 Countdown to the Autumnal Equinox
Sep 19, 2025
Discover the significance of the autumnal equinox and how it's celebrated worldwide. Learn about a benefit concert aimed at supporting struggling farmers and why it's vital. Be inspired by a teenager rallying her peers to unplug from social media for better mental health. Plus, a touching story about a long-overdue letter from the 9/11 era that finally reaches its recipient. All this adds up to a show packed with heart and hope!
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Why The Autumnal Equinox Matters
- The equinox occurs when the sun crosses the Earth's equator, making day and night roughly equal worldwide.
- Many countries mark the event with cultural holidays and harvest festivals tied to ancient traditions.
Farm Aid's Origin And Impact
- Willie Nelson and other artists revived Farm Aid in 1985 to help farmers facing crashing crop prices and foreclosures.
- Farm Aid has raised over $85 million to fund support programs for struggling farmers since then.
New Pressures On Family Farms
- Modern farmers face both long-standing and new pressures like climate change and volatile markets.
- Organizers emphasize continued support because family farms still need help adapting and surviving.